~Denise Echelard~ In Memoriam~

On October 13, 2009, Denise Echelard, a long-time SMRT Member, passed away peacefully at home.


All of us from the SMRT will greatly miss Denise, not only for her invaluable work as a SMRT regional organizer, but for her wonderful sense of humor, caring personality, and her dedication to the MR technologist community.

Denise grew up in Montana and lived in the Southern US for 10 years before moving to Seattle in 1988. She leaves a legacy of two decades helping advance MRI technology in the Seattle area through her dedication, commitment, and professionalism. Her favorite quote is by Denny Crane, �It was fun being me.�

She is survived by her husband, Rich Meredith, her parents Bob and Pat Echelard, her brothers Tim & wife Geordie, Doug, Terry, Steve & wife Nancy, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Denise wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to those that cared and supported her at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance http://www.seattlecca.org/ or the Humane Society. Denise Echelard will be greatly missed.